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Keeping community first in WNC after Hurricane Helene

UNC Epidemiology Blog

These materials have been essential in ensuring that emergency personnel, health professionals, and volunteers can respond effectively to the unique needs of infants and young children during crises, said Love Anderson, NCBfC Chair. View via Canva With limited power and water, proper sanitation was a priority. This is humanitarianism.

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Benzene in Pregnancy — A Hidden Threat to Children’s Health

Mercola

Alarmingly, increasing evidence indicates that benzene exposure during pregnancy disrupts the metabolic health of children. to 21, and their offspring were monitored for metabolic health indicators as they matured. The findings revealed significant disruptions in energy homeostasis in both male and female offspring by 4 months of age.

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Epidemiology Terms: A Glossary of Epidemiological Words

Gideon

Whether you are a student of nursing, health sciences, public health, or another specialty, you may be interested in expanding your knowledge of epidemiology. Public health and government agencies prevent the spread of emerging infectious diseases on their shores.

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The Problem with Supplements

Exploring Health

In turn, vitamin and mineral capsules the first supplements entered the market to close nutrition gaps in diets. These health-conscious women likely already eat nutrient-dense foods and have behaviors consistent with existing wellness guidelines. Nutrition becomes a sub note among the more pressing concerns.